What’s Behind the Surge in Executions?

The Iranian regime, and its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, have gone on a killing spree with a new surge in executions in recent days. What’s driving this sudden spike in systemic state murder? On May 8, the ...

Iran and Oman agree to start space cooperation

Iran and Oman on Thursday agreed to start cooperation in the space sector, the official news agency IRNA reported. The issue was discussed in a meeting between Iranian Minister of Information and Communications

Iran increases trade with BRICS including China

Iran has been ramping up trade with members of the BRICS group, as Tehran looks to join the five-nation alliance that is often seen as an alternative to the Western economic and political hegemony. BRICS is comprised

Mehdi Teimouri Executed in Urmia

Mehdi Teimouri, a man sentenced to death for drug-related charges, was executed in Urmia Central Prison. According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Urmia Central prison on 5 May

IRGC opens new airbase in southeast Iran

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday opened a new airbase for the force’s drone and helicopter fleet in the country’s southeast Sistan and Baluchestan province, state media reported

Iran to develop new version of Bavar-373 missile system

An Iranian commander unveiled plans for manufacturing the second version of the homegrown missile defense system ‘Bavar-373’ to hunt ballistic targets. The Iranian Army Air Defense Force’s deputy commander